The average salary for a preschool teacher in New Jersey is around $48,220 per year.
Avg Salary
Preschool teachers earn an average yearly salary of $48,220.
Wages typically start from $37,020 and go up to $86,910.
30% below national average Updated in 2025
Preschool teacher earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level preschool teacher earnings begin at:
$41.79 per hour
$86,910 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level preschool teacher earnings begin at:
$30.95 per hour
$64,370 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level preschool teacher earnings begin at:
$23.19 per hour
$48,220 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level preschool teacher earnings begin at:
$18.77 per hour
$39,030 per year
10th percentile
Starting level preschool teacher earnings begin at:
$17.80 per hour
$37,020 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Preschool teacher salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $62,150 |
| Vermont | $49,730 |
| Hawaii | $48,780 |
| New Jersey | $48,220 |
| Kansas | $47,750 |
| California | $47,400 |
| Nebraska | $47,040 |
| New York | $46,520 |
| Alaska | $46,130 |
| Massachusetts | $45,890 |
| Connecticut | $45,740 |
| Washington | $45,660 |
| Colorado | $45,500 |
| Oregon | $45,140 |
| Maryland | $44,600 |
| South Dakota | $44,500 |
| New Mexico | $44,070 |
| Georgia | $43,920 |
| Maine | $43,890 |
| Minnesota | $43,430 |
| Illinois | $40,910 |
| North Dakota | $39,720 |
| New Hampshire | $39,350 |
| Nevada | $38,870 |
| Louisiana | $38,020 |
| Virginia | $37,140 |
| Michigan | $37,110 |
| Rhode Island | $36,830 |
| Indiana | $36,650 |
| Montana | $36,540 |
| Delaware | $36,360 |
| Arizona | $36,300 |
| Mississippi | $36,250 |
| Wisconsin | $36,160 |
| Missouri | $36,090 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,050 |
| Florida | $35,860 |
| North Carolina | $35,710 |
| Ohio | $35,180 |
| Utah | $35,010 |
| South Carolina | $34,500 |
| Tennessee | $34,280 |
| Arkansas | $34,190 |
| Texas | $33,860 |
| Iowa | $33,830 |
| Idaho | $32,800 |
| West Virginia | $32,480 |
| Oklahoma | $31,790 |
| Wyoming | $29,930 |
| Kentucky | $29,780 |
| Alabama | $28,310 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $27,100 |
| Guam | $24,610 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,060 |
How do preschool teacher salaries compare to similar careers?
Preschool teachers earn about the same as related careers in New Jersey. On average, they make less than kindergarten teachers but more than nannies.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten teacher salary | $74K |
| Physical education teacher salary | $66K |
| Teacher salary | $67K |
| Clergy salary | $66K |
| Graduate teaching assistant salary | $54K |
| Preschool teacher salary | $48K |
| Library assistant salary | $40K |
| Teacher assistant salary | $37K |
| Childcare worker salary | $36K |
| Nanny salary | $36K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)